Chapter 16: A Week Limit

After hearing those words from John, it felt like Isabella's world was about to crumble.  

She couldn't even control herself as she quickly rushed and covered his mouth, “you cannot do that. I plead with you. You cannot do something as atrocious as that. I plead with you in the name of God, do not do this to me. Please do not make me have no one anymore. Alex is all I have, and I told you it was a mistake. I never meant for it to happen. It happened by accident, and I plan on telling Alex very soon. But I want to be done with everything. I want to finish this month’s course, then I will tell Alex everything. Please believe me and just accept what I am saying to you. Give me time, and I'll make it up to Alex. Please, I beg you.”  

Isabella pleaded as John laughed, pushing her away.  

“You didn't think about that before you walked into his office in an attempt to seduce him. Isn't that what you wanted? Besides, that's how all women are. You all can never change. You gave yourself to him, didn't you? And now you're acting like it was a huge mistake. Me and you know it was not a huge mistake. Let me tell you something you don't know. I heard everything that happened in that room. I heard everything. Everything. I had been there for close to 15 minutes listening to how you wanted Professor James to devour you, and he did. So don't lie and don't make lies anymore. Okay? You don't, you're not worth it and try to change. I am giving you a week. If you don't make it up to Alex or tell him the truth and end things with Professor James, then you would not like what I would do. I will not just ruin your relationship, but I will make sure Alex will never ever think of going back in a relationship with you again. Or even close to you anymore.”  

John moaned as he stormed away.  

Isabella opened the booth and sat down there, unable to process everything going on in her head. How did she get into a situation like this? All she wanted was just a little adventure with Professor James. Something she had always wanted all her life. Why didn’t she ever think about it before getting so involved with Alex? Why didn’t she think about all this? Why did she even have to hurriedly rush out of his office without thinking that someone would actually get to see her as she was coming out? Not because of him standing there for minutes listening to everything she said. How naughty she acted with him. How naughty the both of them did.  

Isabella felt so frustrated she couldn't even think straight. She knew she had already delayed sitting down there and thinking as she brought out the gift and slowly walked back into the building. As she opened the door, Alex was also coming out hurriedly.  

“Where were you? I have been waiting for you. What's happening? You went outside to get something for close to 30 minutes. Was that kind of fresh air you were trying to get?”  

Alex said to her, but Isabella did not even listen as she couldn't help but feel so emotional staring at Alex. She was the one now putting him in a hard situation. She knew how badly Alex loved her back when they were just newbies in the university. She remembered how Alex would do anything for her just to have her as his, how he always proposed to her, telling her how he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, wanted to marry her, and now yes, she was betraying him just because of her sexual orgies.  

“I am so sorry. I was just thinking about a lot of things, and I think I'm not feeling too well. I will go home early today, hope that is okay.”  

Isabella said to Alex, her voice a bit emotional as Alex soon realized maybe she was not feeling too well. Despite the fact that Alex was acting like he was a strong person and did not get easily moved by Isabella, he just could not see her in pain.  

“Come here.”  

He said to her as he pulled her in and hugged her tightly, caressing her gently, hoping that it would soothe her down.  

But instead, it didn't. She was still in panic because she knew the kind of bad things she was doing to Alex. She knew how dangerous what she was doing was to him. She hugged him even tighter.  

“I am sorry that I couldn't stay long for this dinner, and it was from your family. They are so nice, but after I give this gift to your mom, I have to go. I have to go home and rest.”  

Isabella said to Alex, who nodded.  

“It is fine. After you give her the gift, we will stay for a few minutes and then I'll drive you home and also go home.”  

Alex said as she nodded. They walked in as everyone was slowly getting up from the dining table as everyone had already finished eating. It was only Alex's mother who was still going through a video on her phone and laughing.  

Isabella slowly walked behind her as she dropped the gift on the table with a smile on her face.  

“I am sorry I couldn't get something better. I was in a rush when I also got the news that you wanted to see the both of us.”  

Isabella said to Alex's mom, who looked so happy as she stood up with her hands wide open. She hugged Isabella tightly.  

“Thank you so much. You shouldn't have stressed yourself over it. I just wanted dinner with every one of my family. And of course, Alex is my son. He's my firstborn son, so I needed him to be here. Then I remembered he had a girlfriend who we wouldn't stop talking about. I decided you should be included. It would be so much fun if we get to meet using this opportunity,”  

Alex's mom explained.  

“Thank you so much for having me, but I'm not feeling too well, so very soon we'll be going home.”  

Isabella said as Alex tipped in.  

“Yes, I would be taking her home. I will be taking her home if that is what she needs. Do not worry, everything is alright.”  

Alex assured his mom.  

“It is fine. You don't need to wait a few minutes. You can actually take her home now. It will not be good if she's sick. Take her home and let her rest.”  

“Thank you so much for coming,”  

Alex's mother said and hugged Isabella tightly before letting go.  

And truly, Isabella's temperature was slowly going high because of everything that was happening in just one day. Everything she was thinking about, including what Rachel said to her. All those things were slowly taking a toll on her brain as it felt like she was already overstressing herself.  

But just as they turned around to leave, Isabella's gaze fell on John, who stood by the staircase with his hands folded and a frown on his face as he shook his head, clearly reminding Isabella that she had to end everything in a week.  

Isabella did not show her emotions as she tried to walk away, hoping she would be able to quit with Professor James. She had to end everything, but she did not know how. She didn't know if the professor would let go of her. She knew he wouldn't let go so easily.  

What does she have to do next?